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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1976
Page
13
AP reports Senator Mike Mansfield criticizes the presidential primary as a costly mess tied to the electoral college. He urges either a single nationwide primary or a coordinated set of regional contests to replace the current hodgepodge system.
NBC plans Jim Hartz will leave the Today desk in late August to become the traveling co-host for the program while Tor Brokaw takes over studio duties. Hartz cites family as a key factor and says the move lets him chase human interest stories across the United States, echoing Ernie Pyle in spirit. The shakeup comes as ratings dip following Barbara Walters’ exit and NBC weighs a broader overhaul.
A North American databank of facts about thousands of arthritis patients has been established among eight medical centers in Canada and the United States. The pilot project for the American Rheumatism Association Medical Information System is funded by a 254000 dollar three year grant from the National Bureau for Health Services Research. Dr. James Fries of Stanford School of Medicine says central computing facilities will aid patients and physicians by showing outcomes after specific treatments.
Weekly report notes Gulf offshore contractors scrambling for workmen's comp coverage after a major insurer canceled its policy. Ed McGhee warns 1976 drilling activity could improve on 1975 but cites rising federal and state hiring pressures and safety concerns about employing women on crew floors. API data show January-March 1976 well completions near 2,000 with more shallow, cheaper wells trending amid rig count fluctuations.
The Kiwanis Club of Tula announces a Starving Artist Show during the Swisher County Viens Celebration on Saturday July 17 1978 with art forms displayed on the square from 9 am. A $100 registration is required and advance reservations go to Program Chairman John Boland at 995 4547 or 201 North Maxwell, Tula. Eligible entries include arts and crafts such as oils water colors photography sculptures pottery ceramics and needlework.
Brett Parr son of Mr Bruce Parr and Mrs Parr of Childress is listed on McMurry College Dean's Honor Roll in Abilene for the spring term. He carries at least twelve hours with a GPA of 4.5 or higher and is majoring in art.
A local businessman explains the new venture started to keep busy and calm the mind while his son remains involved in family operations at Saw Oll, overseeing corn processing and packing duties.
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